Mobile Bar code Scanner is often used to describe three different types of Bar code Scanner: Cordless Bar code ScannerSend scanned bar codes wirelessly to a base-station connected to a computerBatch Bar code ScannerStore a limited number of scanned bar codes internally before transmitting them to a computer wirelessly or when docked into their base-stationHand Held ComputerMobile Hand held computers with a built in bar code scanner. They can sync their data to a computer via a cable or send and receive information through a wireless network.